Michael went to his first game at the age of four and has been hooked ever since. He lives in Queens with his fellow Mets fan wife, their son, three cats and bearded dragon. He’s worked in the past for MLB.com as an editor. Connect with Michael on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mjgfreelance/" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">LinkedIn</a>.
Michael Griffin
Michael went to his first game at the age of four and has been hooked ever since. He lives in Queens with his fellow Mets fan wife, their son, three cats and bearded dragon. He’s worked in the past for MLB.com as an editor. Connect with Michael on LinkedIn.
Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Michael GriffinBaseball is a game of numbers, but it’s the streaks that truly capture our imagination. In the age before smartphones and instant highlights, these magical runs united fans around radios and water coolers, each day building anticipation for what might happen next. Here are 10 incredible streaks that, in today’s specialized game, we’ll likely never see matched. Joe DiMaggio’s 56-Game Hit Streak: When America Held Its Breath In …
Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Michael GriffinBaseball’s free agent market has always been a high-stakes poker game where teams bet big on superstar talent. But sometimes, those mega-million-dollar gambles go spectacularly wrong. From mysterious injuries to sudden slumps, these contract catastrophes have left fans shaking their heads and owners checking their wallets. Let’s dive into the most painful free agent signings that keep general managers up at night. Anthony Rendon: Angels’ $245M Third Base …
Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Michael GriffinWe’ve got it all wrong about team chemistry. For years, we’ve fetishized the idea of harmonious clubhouses and kumbaya culture in baseball. Front offices hunt for “glue guys” and “character fits” like they’re building a summer camp, not a championship roster. But what if friction isn’t just inevitable – what if it’s actually invaluable? The Team That Fights Together … Wins Together? Enter the 1977 New York Yankees, …
Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Michael GriffinBaseball fans remember August 4, 1993, as a day when the past and future of the sport collided spectacularly on the diamond. In a game between the Texas Rangers and the Chicago White Sox, a moment unfolded that would become one of the most talked-about incidents in MLB history: the infamous brawl between veteran pitcher Nolan Ryan and up-and-coming star Robin Ventura. A Simmering Feud The two teams …
Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Michael GriffinBaseball is a game of dreams, heartbreak, and endless possibilities. While many greats have hoisted the Commissioner’s Trophy in triumph, some of the sport’s most legendary figures never experienced that magical moment. Here are the stories of 12 incredible players who, despite their superhuman talents, never got to spray champagne after a World Series victory. Ken Griffey Jr.: The Sweetest Swing That Never Tasted October Glory The Kid’s …
Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Michael GriffinIn the heat of October baseball, the line between passion and chaos is thin. No moment better exemplifies this than the infamous 2003 ALCS brawl between the Yankees and Red Sox, featuring an unthinkable collision between Pedro Martinez and 72-year-old Don Zimmer. Nearly two decades later, it remains the one moment the pitching legend wishes he could erase. A Pitch Too Close for Comfort The powder keg was …
Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Michael GriffinRemember when Doug Rader was accused of running a “publicity stunt” by starting Jim Abbott in 1989? Thirty-five years later, that take hasn’t aged well. All Abbott did was pitch a no-hitter, win an Olympic gold medal, and make everyone rethink what “disability” really means in baseball. It Began With a Question According to MLB.com, Abbott’s journey started with a simple question from a reporter: What couldn’t he …
Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Michael GriffinThey called him “the brainiest man in baseball.” But that was like calling James Bond “the best-dressed accountant in London.” Moe Berg’s .243 batting average made him forgettable. And that’s exactly what made him perfect. Using the Bambino for Cover While Babe Ruth was launching home runs in Tokyo during MLB’s 1934 All-Star tour, Berg was launching something far more important – a covert intelligence operation that would …
Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Michael Griffin Baseball, America’s pastime, is filled with legendary plays and unforgettable moments. While some were from the superstars, others came from unexpected heroes—players who rose from obscurity to etch their names into baseball lore. Here are some of those remarkable stories. Bucky Dent: The Shortstop Who Shattered Boston’s Dreams In the 1978 AL East tiebreaker game, Bucky Dent, a light-hitting shortstop, crushed the hearts of Boston fans with …
Last Updated: June 17th, 2026 by Michael GriffinJuan Soto knew leaving the Yankees meant more than a change of scenery—it meant he’d no longer be hitting behind the mighty Aaron Judge. Now, as a Met, Soto is confronting the reality of life without Judge’s protection, and it’s a tale of longing, adjustment, and the psychological intricacies of baseball. Soto’s start with the Mets has been solid, yet not spectacular. His .250 batting average and .829 …
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